Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington — Rockhounding in Davidson County, North Carolina
Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington is a mapped rockhounding spot in Davidson County, North Carolina. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, limonite, malachite, silver, hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington in Davidson County, North Carolina
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Davidson County
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearest road
- Conrad Hill Mine Road
- Postcode
- 27292
- Coordinates
- 35.78481, -80.16534
Land & collecting status
Generally open to casual rockhounding
Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.
Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.
Sources & verification
Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.
State guidance last verified:
- North Carolina Geological Survey
- Nantahala/Pisgah National Forests
- Emerald Hollow Mine (fee-dig operator)
- Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules
Found at Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington.
- Davidson CountyDavidson County, North Carolina · 6 mi awayChalcopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
- TyroDavidson County, North Carolina · 12 mi awayAmethyst
- FarmerRandolph County, North Carolina · 12 mi awayQuartz
- Winston-SalemForsyth County, North Carolina · 21 mi awayHalloysite, Hematite, Magnetite
- Gold HillRowan County, North Carolina · 21 mi awayMagnetite, Manganese, Garnet
- SalisburyRowan County, North Carolina · 22 mi awayAmethyst, Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline
- EldoradoTop pick in North CarolinaMontgomery County, North Carolina · 22 mi awayAzurite, Calcite, Gold
- KernersvilleForsyth County, North Carolina · 25 mi awayChrysolite, Bronzite, Tourmaline
Across the state line from Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington
Conrad Hill Mine near Lexington is close enough to the North Carolina border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.
- StuartPatrick County, Virginia · 59 mi awayAlmandine Garnet, Staurolite, Corundum
- Hurricane KnobPatrick County, Virginia · 66 mi awayKyanite
- AxtonHenry County, Virginia · 66 mi awayGarnet
- Henry CountyHenry County, Virginia · 67 mi awayBlue Quartz
- Laurel ForkCarroll County, Virginia · 68 mi awayQuartz
- Fairy Stone State ParkHenry County, Virginia · 69 mi awayStaurolite
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